Flying High
Significado: Extremely happy, successful, or confident
To be 'flying high' means experiencing a peak state—whether emotional elation, professional success, or extreme confidence. The imagery of flight suggests being above ordinary concerns, soaring with happiness or achievement.
Significado literal: Flying at a high altitude
Ejemplos
- She's been flying high since getting the promotion. 自从升职后她一直春风得意Está en las nubes desde que consiguió el ascenso昇進してから彼女は意気揚々としている승진한 이후로 그녀는 승승장구하고 있다.
- The team is flying high after three consecutive wins. 连续三场胜利后球队士气高涨El equipo está volando alto tras tres victorias consecutivas三連勝を果たしてチームは絶好調だ세 경기 연속 승리한 팀은 기세가 하늘을 찌른다.
- Don't fly too high—remember what happened to Icarus. 别太得意忘形——记住伊卡洛斯的下场No vueles demasiado alto, recuerda lo que le pasó a Ícaroあまり調子に乗るなよ——イカロスに何が起きたか忘れるな너무 우쭐대지 마—이카로스에게 무슨 일이 일어났는지 기억해.
- He was flying high on the success of his first novel.他因第一部小说的成功而意气风发Estaba eufórico por el éxito de su primera novela処女作の成功で彼は有頂天だった첫 소설의 성공으로 그는 우쭐한 상태였다.
Pronunciación
/flaɪɪŋ haɪ/
Guía de uso
Contexto: success, happiness, confidence
Tono: positive, celebratory
✓ Correcto
- I'm flying high right now.我现在心情好极了Estoy en las nubes ahora mismo今、最高の気分だ나는 지금 승승장구하고 있어.
- She's been flying high lately.她最近顺风顺水Últimamente le va de maravilla彼女は最近絶好調だ그녀는 최근 의기양양하다.
- The business is flying high.生意做得风生水起El negocio va viento en popa事業は絶好調だ사업이 승승장구하고 있다.
✗ Incorrecto
- Can imply drug use in some contexts—be aware在某些语境下可能暗示吸毒——需注意Puede implicar uso de drogas en algunos contextos; ten cuidado文脈によっては薬物使用を暗示することがある——注意일부 맥락에서는 마약 복용을 암시할 수 있으니 주의하세요
- Sometimes used as warning (don't fly too high)有时用作警告（别太得意）A veces se usa como advertencia (no vueles demasiado alto)時に警告として使われる（調子に乗るな）경고의 의미로 사용되기도 합니다 (너무 우쭐대지 마)
Errores comunes
- Context matters—can mean drug-induced state
- Often followed by warning about coming down
Origen e historia
The phrase draws on the universal symbolism of flight as freedom and transcendence. It gained particular currency in the 20th century with aviation, though the metaphor of 'high' spirits predates it. The phrase can also reference drug-induced euphoria, adding another layer of meaning.
Etimología: From flight as metaphor for elevated emotional state
Primera vez registrado: Common by mid-20th century
Contexto cultural
Era: Mid-20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: 'Flying High' - various songs; Icarus myth often referenced as warning
Regional notes: Universal, with drug culture associations in some contexts.
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